'Rebound' scores some family points, but doesn't win the game
by Curtis Bunn
In his first movie since the 2003 blockbuster action-comedy "Bad Boys II," Martin Lawrence reaffirms he should be called the King of Silly. Starring as an obnoxious, egotistical basketball coach in the sometimes funny, oftentimes not-so-funny "Rebound," Lawrence offers a significant sampling of the madness that made him a television star on his 1990s sitcom, "Martin." That is, he displays his keen comedic timing. He mugs and makes you laugh. He shows off his prowess at physical comedy. And he even plays more than one role.
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Following a public meltdown, a high-strung college basketball coach must redeem himself by leading a junior high school team consisting of athletically challenged youngsters.
Twentieth Century Fox
'Rebound'
Director: Steve Carr
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Breckin Meyer, Horatio Sanz, Megan Mullally
Run time: 103 minutes
Release date: July 1, 2005
Rating:PG-13 for mild language and thematic elements.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C
"You'll too often scratch your noggin at the thin, predictable storyline and Lawrence's over-the-top antics."
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